[meteorite-list] Meteorite Men at NEAF 2011, New York, This Weekend

From: Rob Holcomb <rob.holcomb_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:47:06 -0700
Message-ID: <5E42F5455E1E49FC8E1716E81BA7B1D9_at_ATTHEFARM>

I can't get over the "free parking" comment. :-)

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From: "Michael Gilmer" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:42 PM
To: "Notkin" <geoking at notkin.net>
Cc: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men at NEAF 2011, New York,This
Weekend

> Hi List,
>
> Geoff is absolutely right about NEAF. If you are interested in
> optics, astronomy, or meteorites, it is well worth a visit. The
> latest in cutting-edge optics is always on display and every year
> Televue has it's famous "Blem Sale" where you can buy eyepieces like
> Naglers and Panoptics at a substantial discount. Plus, Alan Traino
> (one of the key organizers of NEAF) is a great guy and he makes sure
> that NEAF always has interesting vendors and speakers. If you are in
> the area, don't miss it.
>
> (and if you go, join the IDA and help keep our skies dark!)
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
>
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> On 4/12/11, Notkin <geoking at notkin.net> wrote:
>> Dear Listees:
>>
>> Steve Arnold and I are featured guests at the 20th anniversary
>> Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) this coming weekend at Rockland
>> Community College in Suffern, New York. NEAF is one of the country's
>> top science forums, and an important educational outreach event.
>> Vendors demonstrate the latest in telescope technology and there are
>> numerous presentations and workshops.
>>
>> Steve and I will be giving a presentation on meteorite hunting for the
>> International Dark Sky Association on Saturday, April 16 at 1 pm. On
>> Sunday, at 4 pm, we are the NEAF keynote speakers and will host an
>> audio visual presentation about the making of Season Two of "Meteorite
>> Men," and talk about our plans for the upcoming third season. We will
>> also be displaying the 109-lb Alpha pallasite found on the "Meteorite
>> Men" pilot.
>>
>> We'll have an impressive display of meteorites and collectibles on
>> hand, including new finds and acquisitions. In addition, popular
>> author, astronomer, and meteorite specialist Dr. Mike Reynolds will be
>> in attendance, as will our excellent friend Geoff Cintron, formerly of
>> Island Meteorite. "Astronomy" magazine, "Sky & Telescope," and
>> "Astronomy Now" are among the many other noted vendors and
>> publications that will be represented.
>>
>> Details: http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/NEAF/index.html
>>
>> Steve and I warmly invite any List members in the tri-state area to
>> come along and say hello. NEAF is a great event and you will not be
>> disappointed. The college is only about a 45-minute drive from NYC,
>> with plenty of free parking.
>>
>>
>> With best wishes,
>>
>> Geoff N.
>>
>> www.aerolite.org
>> www.meteoritemen.com
>> www.meteoriteblog.org
>>
>>
>>
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